Operating Instructions. Blu-ray Disc PLAYER

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

– THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND

KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Product Name: Blu-ray Disc PLAYER

Model Number: BDP-94HD

Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVISE, INC.

Address:

1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.

Phone:

800-421-1404

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate

the equipment.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

CAUTION :

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the

equipment.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and

10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the

equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain

or moisture.

WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check

the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,

contact the Pioneer service center on the back cover, or

your dealer for a replacement.

This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which

requires repair will be charged for even during the

warranty period.

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property

rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other

rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized

by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION

The

STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from

the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,

make sure the unit has been installed so that the

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,

the power cord should also be unplugged from the

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time

(for example, when on vacation).

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left

unused for a long period of time (for example, when

on vacation).

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the

product will expose you to chemicals listed on

proposition 65 known to the State of California and

other governmental entities to cause cancer and

birth defect or other reproductive harm.

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Wash hands after handling

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this

material may be regulated due to environmental

considerations. For disposal or recycling information,

please contact your local authorities or the Electronics

Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit

you’ve just purchased is only the start of your

musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how

you can maximize the fun and excitement your

equipment offers. This manufacturer and the

Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Electronics Group want you to get the most out of

your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that

lets the sound come through loud and clear without

annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,

without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.

So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and

harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by

setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your

hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound

level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent

hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we

want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Since hearing damage from loud noise is often

undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer

and the Electronic Industries Association’s

Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid

prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of

sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30

Quiet library, soft whispers

40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

thunderclap

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features. . . 7

What’s in the box. . . 8

Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . 8

Using the remote control. . . 8

Disc/content format playback compatibility. . . 8

File compatibility . . . 9

Titles and chapters. . . 10

DVD-Video regions. . . 10

BD-ROM regions . . . 10

02 Connecting up

Easy connections. . . 12

Using other types of video output. . . 12

Connecting for HDMI output . . . 13

Connecting using the component video output . . . 14

Changing the output video resolution . . . 14

Connecting using an S-Video output . . . 15

Connecting for surround sound. . . 15

Network connection. . . 16

Controlling this player via another Pioneer component . . . 16

Using an external IR receiver with this player. . . 16

03 Controls and displays

Remote control . . . 18

Front panel display. . . 19

04 Getting Started

Using the on-screen displays. . . 21

Setting up for network use. . . 21

Playing movies, music and photos. . . 22

Playing BD/DVD movies and audio CD . . . 22

Playback controls. . . 23

Frequently Asked Questions. . . 26

05 Using the Disc Navigator

Movie Navigator . . . 27

Photo Navigator . . . 29

Music Navigator . . . 30

06 Using the Home Media Gallery

About network playback . . . .32

Using the Home Media Gallery . . . .33

Movie Navigator . . . 33

Photo Navigator . . . 35

Music Navigator . . . 36

About Windows Media Connect . . . 38

07 Video/Audio Adjust menu

Audio Adjust. . . 40

08 Initial Setup menu

About the audio output settings . . . 44

Speaker Setup. . . 45

09 Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats. . . 47

Resetting the player . . . .47

Setting up the remote to control your TV. . . 48

TV Preset code list. . . 48

BD/DVD language code list. . . .49

BD/DVD country/area code list. . . 49

Troubleshooting . . . 50

Glossary . . . .55

License . . . .56

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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

BD-ROM playback

Blu-ray Disc is a next-generation video disc format featuring far higher disc capacity than conventional DVD. The higher capacity makes a whole range of new and enhanced features possible, such as support for high-definition video up to 1920 x 1080 pixels, high quality, surround sound audio, greater interactivity and richer content.

BD-ROM discs are commercially produced discs (Video Distribution format) that can contain movie and other video content, interactive content, enhanced menu features such as pop-up menus (press

POPUP MENU/MENU during playback for these), full-color,

high-definition animated buttons and animated menu transition effects, button sounds (sounds are played when menu buttons are selected or activated), high-definition bitmap subtitles supporting full-color images with frame-accurate animation effects up to full video frame rate, and so on.

While BD capacity is enough for most applications, the BD-ROM standard allows for content to be spread across several discs, removing the limit of one physical disc. Follow the on-screen instructions during playback when using these special kinds of discs.

BD-J application

The BD-ROM specification supports Java for interactive content. The Java specification for BD-ROM is known as BD-J. This allows content providers to put games and other interactive material linked to specific titles on to BD-ROM discs. (This player does not support downloadable BD-J content, direct connection to the Internet or the retrieval of content through the Internet.)

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. © 2000-2007 Esmertec AG

Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Esmertec AG.

Connect to a local area network

Connect this player to one or more computers in your house via Ethernet and use them as media servers, streaming audio, video and still image files for playback on your TV and/or audio system.

HDMI digital interface

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interconnect provides high quality digital audio and video, all from a single user-friendly connector. HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface to support uncompressed standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround sound audio, all using one interface. You can easily connect to an HDMI-equipped AV receiver or audio-visual device for high quality audio and video.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDMI Control

By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the connected plasma television or AV system, as well as have the connected plasma television or AV system automatically change inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having the GUI screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed (known as the Auto-select function). The connected plasma television can there by have its power turned from off to on by this function.

You can also have this unit turn on automatically when you control this unit from a connected plasma television is turned on

(Simultaneous power function).

Additionally, when the language information from a connected plasma television is received, you can have this unit’s on-screen display language change automatically to that of the plasma television (only when playback is stopped and GUI screen is not displayed).

Refer to your plasma television’s operating manual for more information regarding how your plasma television transmits language information.

For more information about which operations can be carried out by connecting via HDMI cable, refer to the operating manual for your plasma television or AV system.

PureCinema

When you playback film material (24 frames/second) on a BD-ROM or DVD-video disc, the progressive scan line automatically converts

the film material to optimum quality (see PureCinema on page 39).

1080/60p and 1080/24p output video

This player supports a variety of output video resolutions, up to 1080 lines/60 frames per second, progressive (HDMI only), making it ideal for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs.

High quality audio

Blu-ray supports DTS, DTS-HD (DTS-HD is played back as DTS), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD (Dolby TrueHD is played back as Dolby Digital) and Linear PCM audio in up to eight channels (up to two channels for 24-bit/192 kHz audio). Connect this player to a surround-sound AV receiver for a true home theater experience.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Movie file playback

Video files encoded in the WMV (Windows Media* Video), MPEG-1/2 formats are playable from DVD-R/-RW, or from a connected media server.

Music file playback

This player supports various audio formats, including WMA (Windows Media* Audio), MP3 and WAV. You can play files stored on DVD-R/-RW, or from a connected media server.

Photo file playback

PNG, GIF and JPEG image files — including the popular EXIF format used by most digital cameras to store picture shooting information together with the JPEG image — are playable from DVD-R/-RW, or from a connected media server.

* “Windows Media™” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box along with these operating instructions when you open it:

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs) • Video cable (yellow plugs)

• LAN cable • Power cable • Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote

control

• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment

following the indications (,) inside the compartment.

Important

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of batteries together — although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match

the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and

the remote sensor on the unit.

• The remote has a range of about 23 feet (at an angle of 30º from either side of the sensor). Use within this range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor. • Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each

other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the TV

preset codes are automatically reset. See Resetting the player on

page 47 to reset them.

Disc/content format playback

compatibility

General disc compatibility

This player is compatible with a range of disc types (media) and formats. Compatible discs will usually feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable BD, DVD or CD, may be in an unplayable format — see below for further compatibility information.

• “Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks.

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • This player may not be able to play perfectly every disc that

features one of the logos listed above. Please contact Pioneer if you find a disc that won’t play properly.

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• This player is not compatible with BD-R/-RE (Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 1 and Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 2), DVD-R/-RW (VR mode), DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, CDs (with PC files) or disc types other than those listed above. • Do not use 8 cm disc adapters with this player. 8 cm discs can

be played directly by placing then in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray.

BD-ROM compatibility

• BD-ROM discs should conform to the BD-ROM Profile1. • If a disc containing DTS-HD audio is played, this player is only

compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of current DVD (DTS) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz max., 5.1ch). • If a disc containing Dolby TrueHD audio is played, this player is only compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of current DVD (Dolby Digital) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz max., 5.1ch).

• This player cannot play 8 cm BD-ROM discs.

DVD-R/-RW compatibility

• This player is compatible with DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in DVD-Video format.

• DVD-R/-RW discs containing PC data can also be played. See below for file compatibility.

• Unfinalized DVD-R/-RW discs and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs cannot be played in this player.

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the settings of the application software used to create the disc. Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

CD-R/-RW/-ROM compatibility

• This player does not support the playback of CD-R/-RW discs. • PC files stored on CDs cannot be played back.

• CD-R/-RW discs that are not finalized cannot be played back. • Regarding copy protected CDs: This product is designed to

conform to the specifications of the audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content –video, audio, etc. –while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc will play in this product (excluding any DVD-Audio content).

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

File compatibility

• Compatible media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, media server on network (some formats may not be supported depending on the media server type).

• Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or display depending on the content.

• Even when playing a supported format, some functions may not operate properly depending on the content.

• DRM-protected contents on DVD-R/-RW discs or on media servers that do not support WMDRM, and otherwise incompatible files are skipped.

• Please note, the following file naming structure needs to be adhered to when creating/renaming any digital media to be played on the unit (either through computer-created disc media, or the Home Media Gallery connection). This disclaimer does not apply to any media purchased at retail locations:

Due to the coding system used, this player will only read/play files named using standard alphanumeric characters. Any other characters or symbols (e.g. characters with accents) used in naming the file will render it unreadable/unplayable by the unit. If you encounter any difficulties with playback of media, please rename the file in accordance to this standard.

Supported video formats

• Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9)

– MP@HL

• Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9) Advanced Profile (VC-1)

– AP@L3

• MPEG-2 (PS/TS)

– MP@HL

• MPEG-1

Supported audio formats

• Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9)

– Bit rate: up to 192 kbps (constant bit-rate (CBR)); up to 384 kbps (variable bit-rate (VBR)) – Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

• Windows Media Audio 9 Pro (WMA9 PRO)

– Bit rate: up to 768 kbps

– Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz – Channels: up to 5.1ch

• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)

– Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz – Bit rate: up to 320 kbps

• Linear PCM (WAVE)

– Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

Supported image formats

• JPEG

– Baseline JPEG and progressive JPEG/Exif are supported – Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

• PNG

– Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

• GIF

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File extensions

The following file extensions should be used with this player:

• Video .wmv .mpg .mpeg • Audio .wma .mp3 .wav • Image .jpg .jpeg .png .gif

Even when files have a supported file extension, some files may not play or display depending on the content or media server type.

Titles and chapters

BD and DVD movie discs are divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

DVD-Video regions

All commercially produced DVD movies (DVD-Video discs) carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. This player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible

regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any

player.

The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world.

This player is REGION 1.

BD-ROM regions

Like DVD movies, BD movie discs (BD-ROM) also carry a region mark that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. This player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play

in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.

The diagram below shows the various BD-ROM regions of the world.

This player is REGION A.

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

1 2 2 5 5 6 3 2 1 4 4 REGION A REGION B REGION C

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Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel

Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet.

2 CONTROL IN

Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer

component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the

mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the

CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord (page 16).

3 HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video (page 13).

4 LAN (10/100)

Ethernet port for 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) or 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) network connection (page 16).

5 VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT

Video output (composite) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied video cable (page 12).

S-Video output that you can use instead of the VIDEO OUT jacks

(page 15).

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver that has component video inputs.

Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable (page 14).

7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – COAXIAL/OPTICAL

Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, and/or DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 15).

8 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

Multi-channel (5.1ch) analog audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs (page 15).

9 AUDIO OUT (2ch)

Stereo analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo system (page 12).

10 IR IN

Jack for an external IR (infrared) remote control receiver (page 16). 11 IR RECEIVER switch

Switch to the setting compatible with your external IR remote control receiver (page 16).

Tip

• When connecting this player to your TV, AV receiver or other

equipment, make sure that all components are switched off

and unplugged.

• You may find it useful to have the manuals supplied with your other components handy when connecting this player.

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT (2ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURROUND L L R R COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT Y S PB PR SETTING 2 SETTING 1 IR RECEIVER IR CONTROL IN IN AC IN

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Easy connections

This is a basic setup that allows you to watch discs on your TV using just the cables supplied.

Important

• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/ VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.)

• Do not unplug the player from the power outlet while it is switched on.

• Do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers.

1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and one pair of AUDIO OUT jacks

to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and yellow video cables. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

See Using other types of video output below if you want to use a different type of connection.

2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN inlet,

then plug into a power outlet.

Using other types of video output

This player has standard (composite), S-Video and component video outputs, as well as an HDMI connector (for digital video/audio). In order to be able to watch HD (high definition) BDs at their full resolution, you should connect the player to your TV using either the component video output, or (even better) the HDMI output. An HDMI connection will additionally give you HD output when watching DVDs.

If your display has neither of these connection types, an S-Video jack is also provided, which should give slightly better video quality than using the standard video output.

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT (2ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURROUND L L R R COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT Y S PB PR SETTING 2 SETTING 1 IR RECEIVER IR CONTROL IN IN AC IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R

To power outlet

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Connecting for HDMI output

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable.

The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as most digital audio formats.

Important

• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

• If you change the display connected to the HDMI output, you will also need to change the Output Video Resolution settings to

match the new display (see Changing the output video resolution

on page 14 to do this).

• The HDMI connection is compatible with 8-channel linear PCM

signals (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz1, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit), Dolby Digital

bitstream and DTS (5.1 channel signals) bitstream.

• Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may not appear correctly.

• If you connect a DVI device to the HDMI output of this player, ensure that it is compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector,

you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI

connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect the HDMI OUT

interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on an HDMI-compatible display.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

After switching on the player you may need to set the output video resolution and HDMI color space for compatibility with your display. See Changing the output video resolution on page 14 and HDMI

Color Space in Using the Initial Setup menu on page 41.

About HDMI

HDMI supports both standard and high-definition video, plus standard and multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

About HDMI Control

You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting

to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the

video output from this unit once you have completed making connections and settings for all components. You will need to check the video output each time you change connected components or remove the HDMI cable.

Note

1 192 kHz output is limited to 2 channels.

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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Connecting using the component

video output

You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Be careful to match up the colors of the three jacks for correct connection.

Changing the output video resolution

Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button located on both the front

panel and the remote control to switch the output video resolution for the HDMI and component video outputs.

The table below shows the output settings.

*1 _{Video output is 480i during copy protected DVD-Video playback.} *2 _{Video output during BD-ROM playback is 480i depending on the disc.} *3 _{Refer to 24p output below for conditions.}

*4 _{The frame frequency for 1080/24p is still 60 Hz.}

*5 _{The video output will be interrupted when switching the video output.}

*6 _{For resolutions that cannot be output by component output, video is output in the} following resolutions: 480/60i

Note

• Depending on your display, some of the settings may result in

the picture disappearing. In this case, press OUTPUT

RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appears.

• 1080/60p and 1080/24p output is only compatible with HDMI displays. They are not compatible with the component video output.

• When Output Video Resolution is set to 720p, 1080i or 1080p,

video is output in 16:9 format even if TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3

(Standard). See TV Aspect Ratio on page 41.

• If the contours of the displayed subjects look jagged or blurred, try setting the Output Video Resolution to 480i. (If you connected this player to your TV with the HDMI connection and the picture disappears when you switch the Output Video Resolution to 480i, use the component connection with the 480i Output Video Resolution or S-Video, the standard composite connection instead.)

• Note that when using a Component Video connection with a TV

or other AV component (not using HDMI), 480/60i video may be

output in 480/60p.

24p output

For smooth presentation of 1080/24p or 720/24p video with an

HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080/24p input, set 24p

Direct Out on this player to On (see page 41).

This player will output 1080/24p video over HDMI in the following cases:

• 1080/24p video: When the Output Video Resolution is set to

Auto or Source Direct.

• 720/24p video: When the Output Video Resolution is set to Auto.

Note

• Even when 24p Direct Out is set to On, if a TV not compatible with

1080/24p video is connected, the actual frame frequency of the video output will be 60 Hz.

• The video output will be interrupted when switching the video output from 1080/24p or 720/24p to other output video resolutions, or when switching to 1080/24p or 720/24p from other output video resolutions.

Setting HDMI output Component output Video/S-Video output AUTO TV’s preferred resolution *3,5 TV’s preferred resolution *6 480/60i

480i 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i

480p 480/60p 480/60p 480/60i

720p 720/60p _720/60p *1,2 480/60i

1080i 1080/60i _1080/60i *1,2 480/60i

1080p 1080/60p 480/60i 480/60i Source Direct Dependent on source *3,5 Dependent on source *2,4,5 480/60i AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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Connecting using an S-Video output

You can use the S-Video output instead of the VIDEO OUT jack to

connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO

OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver. Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

Connecting for surround sound

This player offers both analog and digital connections for surround sound. The digital outputs (coaxial and optical) provide a convenient way to connect this player to an AV receiver with built-in Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoders. The 5.1ch analog outputs can be used to connect to an AV receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs. Check the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver for more on these connections.

Digital connections

• Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on this player

to a digital input on your AV receiver.

Optical connection: Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect

the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT–OPTICAL jack to an optical input on

your AV receiver.

• When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear the plug click into position when fully inserted. Take care not to force the plug as this may damage the shutter, the cable and/or the player.

Coaxial connection: Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect

the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT–COAXIAL jack to a coaxial input on your

AV receiver.

Note

• Linear PCM audio output over the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks is

limited to 2ch, 48 kHz.

Analog connections

• Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks on this player to the

multi-channel analog inputs on your AV receiver.

Use a dedicated six-way cable (not supplied), or three sets of stereo cables (not supplied) to connect the six channels.

Check carefully that each channel is connected to its corresponding channel on the AV receiver.

After connecting, you can make settings for the number of speakers connected to your system — see the Speakers section of the Initial

Setup menu on page 43 and Speaker Setup on page 45.

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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Network connection

This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the Ethernet port on the rear panel.

After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the Initial Setup

menu — see Setting up for network use on page 21 for detailed

instructions.

For best performance, we recommend using a 100BASE-TX compatible PC and Ethernet hub.

Connecting via an Ethernet hub

If you already operate one or more PCs on a local area network, you can integrate this player by connecting it to the Ethernet hub using the included LAN cable.

In the example configuration below, this player would be able to access content from either of the PCs.

Connecting directly to a PC

If you only need to use one PC to act as a media server, you can connect this player directly to the PC using the included LAN cable.

Controlling this player via another

Pioneer component

The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the

remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an

AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control

signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the placement of your player.

• Use a miniplug cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL

IN jack of this player with the CONTROL OUT jack of your other Pioneer component.

• You will also need to connect a coaxial digital cable, analog audio cable, or video cable.

• When connected via System Control, point the remote control toward the connected component (such as an AV receiver). The remote will not work correctly when pointed at this unit. • You cannot connect use System Control with components that

do not have a System Control jack or with components manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.

Using an external IR receiver with this

player

If you prefer to keep your AV equipment in a closed cabinet, you can

use an external IR receiver connected to the IR IN jack. You can thus

have just the receiver outside of the cabinet and still be able to control the player.

Tip

• You may need to set the IR RECEIVER switch (located under the

IR IN jack) for this player to recognize the IR receiver correctly.

• This player does not supply power to the external IR receiver. Please see the operating instructions of the IR receiver for the power requirements.

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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Controls and displays

Front panel

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby.

2 Disc tray

3  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4 Indicators

• FL OFF – Lights when the display and other indicators are

switched off.

• HD – Lights when the video output is 720p, 1080i or 1080p

(HDMI), or 720p or 1080i (component).

• LAN – Lights when there is an active local area network (LAN)

connection.

• HDMI – Lights when a device is connected via HDMI.

5 Display

Shows disc status and playback information.

6 

Press to start or resume playback.

7 

Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by pressing ).

8 

Press to pause playback. Press again to restart.

9 Skip/scan buttons

•  – Press to jump to the next chapter, track, etc. Press

and hold for fast forward scanning.

•  – Press to jump back to the beginning of the current

chapter, track, etc. then to previous chapters, tracks, etc. Press and hold for fast reverse scanning.

10 OUTPUT RESOLUTION

Press to switch the output resolution over HDMI and component

video outputs. See Changing the output video resolution on page 14.

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Remote control

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the player on or into standby.

2  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3 FL DIMMER

Press to change the brightness of the display. When the display and

other indicators are off, the FL OFF indicator (see page 17) lights.

4 Number buttons

Use to enter title, chapter or track numbers, etc.

CLEAR: Press to clear a numeric entry, etc.

ENTER: Press to select an option or execute a command.

5 HOME MEDIA GALLERY

Press to display the Home Media Gallery screen (see page 32).

6 OUTPUT RESOLUTION

Press to switch the output resolution over HDMI and component video outputs (see page 14 and page 25).

7 AUDIO

Press to select the audio channel or language (see page 25).

8 SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle display (see page 25).

9 DISPLAY

Press to display information (see page 25).

10 ANGLE

Press to change the camera angle during BD-ROM or DVD-Video movie multi-angle scene playback (see page 25).

11 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU

Press to display the top menu of a BD-ROM or DVD-Video disc. When playing a DVD-R/-RW disc, press to display/exit the Disc Navigator.

12 POPUP MENU/MENU

BD-ROM: Press to display/hide the pop-up menu.

DVD-Video: Press to display the disc menu (if there is one).

13 /// and ENTER

Use to navigate on-screen displays and menus. Press ENTER to

select an option or execute a command. 14 HOME MENU

Press to display the player’s Home Menu, from which you can access most of the player’s functions.

15 RETURN

Press to return to a previous screen. 16 RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELOW Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. 17 Playback controls

/: Press to start reverse/forward scanning.

: Press to start or resume playback.

: Press to pause playback; press again to restart.

: Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by

pressing ).

 : Press to jump to the start of the previous/next

chapter/track.

/ : Use for slow motion and step frame (see

page 24). 18 PLAY MODE

Press to change the Play Mode (repeat play, for example) (see page 24).

19 PHOTO ZOOM

Press to zoom the screen when displaying a still image (see page 25).

20 VIDEO ADJUST

Press to display the Video Adjust screen (see page 39). 21 TV CONTROL buttons

See also Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 48.

: Press  to turn the TV on or into standby.

VOLUME +/–: Use to adjust the volume.

CHANNEL +/–: Use to select TV channel.

INPUT SELECT: Press to change the input function of the TV.

BD PLAYER STANDBY/ON

RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

RETURN

DISC NAVIGATOR POPUP MENU

HOME MENU

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY OUTPUT RESOLUTION HOME MEDIA GALLERY ENTER PHOTO ZOOM ENTER    TV CONTROL CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT FL DIMMER CLEAR VIDEO ADJUST PLAY MODE MENU

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Front panel display

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Lights during playback of a disc.

2 Character display

Shows various playback information — disc time, chapter and title number, etc.

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Chapter 4

Getting Started

Switching on and setting up

When you switch the player on for the first time the Setup Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic player settings.

1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player.

2 Press the  STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or

the front panel to switch on.

• It can take up to one minute for the unit to turn on.

• When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 43). • When you have this unit connected to a plasma television that is compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported from the plasma television’s OSD settings before Setup Navigator begins.

3 Use the / buttons to choose a language, then press

ENTER.

4 Press ENTER to start setting up using the Setup Navigator.

If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press  to select

Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator.

5 Use the / buttons to select the output video resolution

then press ENTER.

If you connected this player to your TV using the HDMI connector,

select from Auto, 480i (interlaced), 480p (progressive), 720p,

1080i, 1080p, or Source Direct, then skip to step 7 (the aspect ratio

will automatically be set to 16:9 (Widescreen)). Generally, the Auto

setting is recommended.

If you’re using an S-Video or composite video connection, select

S-Video/Video only.

If you’re using a component video connection, match the output

setting with the capabilities of your TV. Select from: 480i, 480p,

720p, 1080i or Don’t Know. If you select 720p or 1080i, skip the

next step since the aspect ratio will automatically be set to 16:9

(Widescreen).

6 Use the / buttons to select the aspect ratio of your TV

then press ENTER.

If you have a widescreen TV, select 16:9 (Widescreen); if you have a

standard size TV, select 4:3 (Standard).

7 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to accept the settings and exit the

Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ to go through the settings again.

You can run the Setup Navigator at any time by selecting it from the Options menu — see page 43.

STANDBY/ON ENTER Setup Navigator Language E n g l i s h fra n ç a i s E spa ñ o l Setup Navigator

Before using, make some simple settings for the BD player.

S t art C a n c e l

Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.

Setup Navigator Auto 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Source Direct

Output Video Resolution

Setup Navigator S-Video/Video only 480i 480p 720p 1080i Don't Know

Output Video Resolution

Setup Navigator 16:9 (Widescreen) 4:3 (Standard) TV Aspect Ratio Setup Navigator Finish Setup Go Back

Setup is complete! Enjoy using your BD player!

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About the screen saver

If the player is stopped or paused for more than five minutes with no other operation, the screen saver starts.

Once the screen saver has started, pressing any button on the front panel or remote will clear it and return the player to normal operation.

The screen saver starts for CDs and music files after five minutes pass without any commands input, whether or not playback has been paused or stopped.

Using the on-screen displays

This player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you’ll need to use them when setting up the player, using some of the playback features, and when making more advanced settings for audio and video.

All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the

cursor buttons (///) to change the highlighted item and

pressing ENTER to select it.

Tip

• Information at the bottom of an OSD screen explains the currently selected menu item and shows which buttons can be used for that screen.

Setting up for network use

If you’ve connected this player to a local area network (LAN) you may need to make a few settings before you can use the Home Media Gallery feature over the network.

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.

2 Select ‘Network’.

3 Select ‘Device Name’ then ‘Next Screen’.

4 Use the on-screen keypad to enter a name for the player.

This is how the player will appear to connected devices on the local area network.

• Use the /// buttons and ENTER to select characters

from the keypad.

• Select SHFT to toggle between upper and lower case.

• Select SPC to insert a space.

• Select DEL to delete the character at the current cursor position

in the name field.

• Select CLR to clear the name field.

5 Select ‘DONE’ to register the name and exit the input

screen.

Select CANCEL to close the keypad without registering the name.

6 Select ‘IP Configuration’ then ‘Next Screen’ to display the IP

configuration screen.

7 Set ‘Auto set IP Address’ to ‘On’.

If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN), this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. If you’re using a broadband router or broadband modem that has a DHCP (Dynamic

Host Configuration Protocol) server function, select On. The IP

address will automatically be determined.

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you select On, this

player will use its own Auto IP function to determine the IP address.

• If you want to set the IP address manually, select Off then set

the IP Address, Subnet mask and Default gateway: Use the /

// buttons to select a field; use the number buttons to

enter a value. Press ENTER to finish and exit the screen.

8 Press HOME MENU to exit the Initial Setup menu.

You should now be able to use the Home Media Gallery (accessible

from the Home Menu). See Using the Home Media Gallery on

page 32 for more.

• For information on DHCP refer to the network device’s operating instructions.

• You may need to contact your service provider or network administrator when manually entering an IP address.

Button What it does

HOME MENU Display/exit the on-screen display

    Changes the highlighted menu item

ENTER Selects the highlighted menu item

RETURN Returns to the previous menu or screen without

saving changes BDP-94HD/KU/CA SHFT SPC DEL CLR Device name input Initial Setup IP Configuration Video Out Audio Out Language Parental Lock Network Speakers Options

Auto set IP Address IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway Off 192 255 255 0 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 . . . . . . . . .

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Playing movies, music and photos

Using this player, you can enjoy watching movies, listening to music and browsing photos, from BD and DVD discs or from a media server on the network. How you navigate, browse and play content varies according to the format of the content and the media:

• To play a BD or DVD movie disc (i.e., one containing BD-ROM or

DVD-Video application format), see Playing BD/DVD movies and

audio CD below.

• To play a DVD-R/-RW disc recorded with movie, music or photo

files, turn to Using the Disc Navigator on page 27.

• To play content from a media server, please refer to Using the

Home Media Gallery on page 32.

Playing BD/DVD movies and audio CD

The basic playback controls for playing BD/DVD movies and audio CD discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

1 If the player isn’t already on, press  STANDBY/ON to

switch it on.

Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double-sided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

The player will take a short while to read the disc, after which the disc type will show up in the front panel display.

4 Press  to start playback.

• Use the  PAUSE and  buttons to pause or stop playback. You

can resume playback in either case by pressing . See also

Resuming playback on page 23.

• See Playback controls on page 23 for other controls available

during playback.

When playing BD-ROM discs:

• Commercially produced BD-ROM movie discs often go straight to the disc menu when playback is started (sometimes preceded by an opening sequence). Navigate through the disc menu

using the cursor keys (///) and the ENTER button. You

can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in some menus.

• To get back to the top menu, press TOP MENU.

• Some BD-ROM discs feature pop-up menus that do not

interrupt playback; press POPUP MENU/MENU to access

these.

When playing DVD-Video discs:

• Commercially produced DVD movies often go straight to the disc menu when playback is started (sometimes preceded by an opening sequence). Navigate the disc menu using the cursor (///) and ENTER buttons. You can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in some menus.

• To get back to the top menu, press TOP MENU.

• To get back to the disc menu, press POPUP MENU/MENU.

When playing audio CDs:

• For more information see Playback controls on page 23.

5 When you’ve finished using the player, eject the disc and

switch the player back into standby.

• To open/close the disc tray, press  OPEN/CLOSE. Remove the

disc before putting the player into standby.

• Press  STANDBY/ON to switch the player into standby.

MENU STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU POPUP MENU ENTER

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Playback controls

Resuming playback



The resume function offers a convenient way to restart playback from where you stopped it previously.

Resuming playback of BD/DVD movies and audio CDs

If you stop playback before the end of the disc, the playback stop position is stored so that you can resume watching the disc from the same place later.

• To resume playback, press . Playback will start from the stored

resume position. For audio CDs, playback resumes from the beginning of the track.

• Press  again to cancel the resume function.

Note

In the following case, the resume position is cleared: • Eject the disc.

• Use Home Media Gallery/Disc Navigator.

• Switch the player off (DVD resume position remains saved). • Certain BD-ROM discs cannot be restarted from the position in

which they are paused.

Resuming playback of movie, music and photo files

Movie and music files are resumed from the start of the title/track (rather than the stop position within the title/track): photo slideshow playback is resumed from the photo file within the slideshow.

• If you interrupt playback of a movie or slideshow by pressing

RETURN to display the Disc Navigator or Home Media Gallery

screen, you can still resume playback of the same title/

slideshow photo using the  button, regardless of what is

highlighted on the screen. (Use the ENTER button to start

playback of the currently highlighted item in the Disc Navigator/ Home Media Gallery.)

• Some actions in the Disc Navigator/Home Media Gallery (such as changing the Browse category) will cause the resume position to be lost.

Scanning video and audio

You can fast-scan BD/DVD movies, audio CDs, or movie and song

files forward or backward at various speeds.1

1 During playback, press  or  to start scanning.

There is no sound while scanning video and audio.

2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

3 To resume normal playback, press .

Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a BD/DVD movie disc.

Selecting titles, chapters and tracks directly

You can select titles, chapters and tracks directly with BD, DVD

movies and audio CDs2.

• Use the number buttons to select a title, chapter or track.

• If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title or track.

• If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter or track.

Skipping content

You can skip over content during playback of BD and DVD movies, Audio CDs, movie and song files, and photo slideshows.

• During playback, press  or  to skip content.2

• When playing a BD or DVD movie, playback jumps to the start of the previous/next title, chapter or track. (If the disc is stopped, playback will start.)

• During movie or song file playback, the previous or next file will start playing.

• During photo slideshow playback, you can skip to the previous or next photo.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

OUTPUT RESOLUTION ENTER PHOTO ZOOM CLEAR PLAY MODE Note

1 This function may not be supported depending on the content or server software.

2 With some titles on BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs it is not possible to jump to the start of the selected title or chapter.

ENTER CLEAR

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Playing video in slow motion

You can play BD and DVD movies and movie files at different

forward slow motion speeds.1

1 During playback, press  to start slow motion playback.

• The slow motion speed is shown on-screen. • There is no sound during slow motion playback.

2 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

3 To resume normal playback, press .

Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

Video step forward and step reverse

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You can use step forward and step reverse when playing a BD or

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